Kids Club Lead Program Assistant PT (55301)
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Make a difference every day in the lives of children!
Are you passionate about creating fun safe and meaningful experiences for kids Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new opportunities to teach inspire and connect If so we want YOU to join our team as a Kids Club Lead Program Assistantat Ledges Elementary School in Boone!
As a Lead Program Assistant youll help run our before and after school program serving K6 and middle school students. Youll be part educator part mentor and part organizerbringing energy and structure to Kids Club year-round including school breaks summer programs and no-school days. Your leadership will help ensure kids are safe engaged and having fun while learning important life skills.
What Youll Do...
Everyday youll work closely with the Site Supervisor staff and volunteers to create programs that kids (and parents!) look forward to. Youll also:
- Lead and implement day-to-day program operations.
- Supervise and schedule staff and help find subs when needed.
- Plan creative activities field trips and summer programming.
- Directly supervise children and foster a safe supportive environment.
- Partner with parents school staff and community resources.
- Administer child assessments and keep accurate records.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
- Handle administrative tasks tuition collection and paperwork.
- Attend staff meetings trainings and work 5 additional hours weekly for planning.
This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
What We Provide...
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work YSS provides the following benefits:
- Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
- Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
- Wellness Program Opportunities
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Mental health support
- YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
- 403(b) retirement offerings
If this sounds like work youd be proud to doand a team youd want to grow withwed love to hear from you. Lets do meaningful work together.
Qualifications
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.
What you GOTTA HAVE:
- You meet the requirements to be certified in childcareready to bring both care and credibility.
- You have a background in child development or child and family services giving you solid insight into what kids need to thrive.
- You understand how to support both individual and group behavior and you know how to plan engaging age-appropriate activities that blend fun and learning.
Whats Nice to Have:
- Youve got an Associates degree (or even better a Bachelors) in child development education or a related fieldyour foundation for helping kids grow and thrive.
- You bring real-world experience as both a teacher and a supervisoryouve led lessons guided teams and handled the day-to-day with confidence.
- Youre in it for the long haulready to commit to a full year of meaningful kid-powered work
Members of our Dream Team will:
- Show up excited ready to make a difference (and maybe some glittery crafts).
- Be cool with helping kids tackle their homeworkeven algebra.
- Have a reliable way to get to work (whether its a car bike bus or a friend with great timing).
- Be on time every timebecause time is money and also snack time waits for no one.
- Speak another language Awesome! Multilingual mega bonus points.
Who You Are...
Youre a positive role model who connects easily with children families and teammates. You lead with patience creativity and consistencymaking every child feel included supported and excited to be there.
We Celebrate Your Story...
Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.
Who We Are...
Were YSS - one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs an enthusiastic leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !
At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!
The YSS Hiring Process
- Apply - Fill out the online app at - Well check out your skills and experience.
- Interview - Phone video or in-person - well chat and get to know you.
- References - Send us three people who can sing your praises.
- Screening - Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
- Offer - If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
At YSS, we strengthen families by providing education, counseling, and stability through a wide variety of youth mental health services.
